Being frugal and saving money on everything run through my blood. I have patience, sometimes waiting years in order to score a great deal on an item I want, and I am willing to compromise on quality in some cases.
However, like many of you, health care is not an area I am willing to [...]

Posted November 3, 2009 in Savings by Amanda | 4 Comments

I opened the mailbox on Friday and found a thick envelope from my employer: the 2010 Guide to Open Enrollment. During the next two weeks, employees of my company can renew our benefits selections or choose new ones for 2010.
If you find yourself in the same situation, it’s important that you take advantage of it. [...]

Posted November 2, 2009 in Insurance by Jill | 5 Comments

Prosper is back just in time for today’s Free Money Friday offer. Prosper is giving a $50 sign up bonus!
And it could quite possibly be the fastest $50 we’ve ever earned. I signed up my husband (because I already had an account) and it took a total of 4 minutes to get the $50!
How to [...]

Posted October 30, 2009 in Quick Money by Madison | 1 Comment

To satisfy one of my crazy tax desires, I’ve decided to become an enrolled agent. Not exactly your typical free time hobby, but something I find intriguing. I’ve completed taxes for years and volunteered for VITA, so it’s really the next logical step.
As an enrolled agent, you can practice and represent taxpayers before the [...]

Posted October 29, 2009 in Roundups by Madison | 7 Comments

Interest is, well, quite interesting. Instead of your money accumulating in your mattress or shoe box, it can now accumulate plus earn its own money. Money earning money—what a concept.
And there are multiple ways to achieve this: you can open a savings account or purchase certificates of deposits in order to earn interest, or [...]

Posted October 28, 2009 in Savings by Amanda | 2 Comments